Statutes and General Regulations
General Information
Land was bought at Lincoln in 1877 by the Canterbury College Board for the purpose of establishing a school of agriculture. The first director of the Lincoln School of Agriculture took up duties in 1878 and the school opened in 1880. In 1896, control of the school was removed from the board of Canterbury College and the school became known as Canterbury Agricultural College. The College was recognised as a school of agriculture by the University of New Zealand and a degree in agriculture was instituted. In 1927, the College became a constituent college of the University of New Zealand. On the dissolution of the University of New Zealand in 1962, the College was renamed Lincoln College and became a constituent college of the University of Canterbury. On 1 January 1990, with the passing of the Education Amendment Act 1989, Lincoln College was renamed Lincoln University. With the passing of the Education Amendment Act 1990, Lincoln University became an autonomous university. On 1 January 2011, following a merger, Telford Rural Polytechnic was incorporated into the University as the Telford Divison of Lincoln University.
Equal Opportunities
Lincoln University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in the provision of education and employment. The University seeks to provide equal access and encouragement in areas of recruitment, enrolment, selection, promotion, conditions of employment and career development. The aim is to enable people to pursue their education and careers without their opportunities being reduced by factors that are irrelevant to the requirements of these studies and careers, for example: race, gender, marital or parental status, age, religious or political beliefs, country of origin, physical disability and sexual orientation.
The University is committed to monitoring the application of equality of opportunity.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
Lincoln University has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at:
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Immigration
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Eligibility for Health Services
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at:
http://www.moh.govt.nz
Accident Insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at:
http://www.acc.co.nz
Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.
Admission Rules
With reference to its Admission Regulations, the University reserves the right to make changes to these regulations, including fees changes, at any point during the Calendar year. Any such changes will be posted on the University’s website. Students who have already received an Offer of Place are assured that their admission status will not be affected by any changes to these regulations.
A. GENERAL
1. Any person is academically qualified to matriculate who:
(1) satisfies the requirements for entrance to a degree at a university in New Zealand; or
(2) transfers from another university in New Zealand as qualified to enrol for a degree; or
(3) is granted Special Admission to a degree; or
(4) is admitted with equivalent status (ad eundem statum) as qualified to enrol for a degree; or
(5) is granted Discretionary Entrance to a degree.
Notes: (a) The requirements referred to in (1) above are set out in the N.Z. Qualifications Authority (Assessment, Examinations and Certification) Regulations, 1993.
(b) Discretionary Entrance, referred to (5) above is specified in the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee Discretionary Entrance Regulations 2002.
(c) For information on Special Admission and admission with equivalent status (ad eundem statum), refer to D and C below.
2. Any person qualified to matriculate may, subject to Regulation 5, enrol for an undergraduate degree or for a Certificate of Proficiency in a course for a degree.
3. Subject to Regulations 5 and 6, any person may enrol for a qualification other than an undergraduate degree who satisfies the requirements for admission specified in the regulations for that qualification.
4. (1) Any person who is qualified to matriculate must, upon first enrolling, sign the following matriculation declaration:
I solemnly promise that I will faithfully obey the statutes and regulations of Lincoln University so far as they apply to me.
(2) A matriculation declaration must be made not later than 1 June in the year of a student’s first enrolment, provided that a declaration may be made within 21 days after that date if accompanied by a late fee.
Note: See the Schedule of Fees for the late fee.
5. Tuition for every programme offered by Lincoln University is conducted in the English language. Within some programmes, certain of the courses offered may be taught in Te Reo Maori. Enrolment in the University shall be declined or cancelled unless the applicant can satisfy the Academic Board of his or her competence in one of the official languages of New Zealand.
Notes: 1. While the official languages of New Zealand are English and Te Reo Maori, tuition at Lincoln University is conducted in the English Language. In certain courses, however, parts of the tuition will be conducted in Te Reo Maori. Students who satisfy the requirements of Note 2 below in the medium of Te Reo Maori are advised, in addition, to meet one of the English language competency requirements.
Students wishing to be examined in any course in the medium of Te Reo Maori are advised to contact the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to obtain a copy of the University’s procedures for examination in Te Reo Maori.
2. For the purposes of this regulation, any applicant meets the language competency requirements of the Academic Board if either the conditions in a) or b) are met:
(a) (1) The applicant has a New Zealand University entrance qualification through study and examination in Te Reo Maori; or
(2) The applicant in the case of special admission, can provide evidence of competency in Te Reo Maori acceptable to Academic Board;
(b) applicants for admission to the University must satisfy the Academic Board of their competence in both written and spoken English. The Academic Board will be satisfied of an applicant’s competence in English if one of the following criteria is met:
(1) English is the applicant’s first language;
(2) (a) The applicant has a New Zealand University entrance qualification which includes evidence of competence in English.
(b) The applicant has a New Zealand qualification that meets the admission requirements for a non-matriculant programme and one which includes evidence of competence in English.
(3) The applicant has an overseas entrance qualification from a country where the main language is English, the instruction for that qualification was in English and includes evidence of competence in English.
(i) Evidence of competence in English can be the NCEA literacy component of University Entrance or a passing grade in an English rich subject in NZUEB or an equivalent qualification. For the purposes of these regulations an English rich subject is one which includes a significant written and/or spoken English component.
(ii) The University reserves the right to request additional evidence of competency in English.
(4) The applicant performs to a satisfactory level in an approved English language test (as set out below);
(5) The applicant provides other evidence of competence in English acceptable to Academic Board.
(6) He or she meets the requirements of the Academic Board in any other test of an official language of New Zealand recognised by the Academic Board for that purpose.
3. The University does not accept responsibility for any academic failure by any student, attributable to the student’s lack of competence in written or spoken English or Maori despite the student’s having satisfied the Academic Board through meeting any of the requirements in 2 above.
Note: It is expected that on entry to Lincoln University degree and diploma programmes, students will be able to:
(a) Write grammatically correct English. Students must be able to develop ideas and to express themselves in well-structured, accurate and extended written English. Typically essays or reports of about 1,000 words are expected of first-year students. Even in courses where mathematical and scientific symbols are the main means of expression, the ability to write clear, accurate English is required. Most assignments and examinations use essays and reports as the main type of written work.
(b) Read English actively and with understanding. Students must be able to find relevant information, without special guidance, to follow the structure of a narrative and to comprehend and analyse a line of argument.
(c) Listen to and discern key points in English. Students must be able to follow complex and technical discussion in both formal lectures and informal groups.
(d) Speak freely and clearly in English. Students will be expected to contribute actively to discussion and to present ideas in classes.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL Cambridge LU EAP
PhD 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Master’s 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Postgraduate 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
Diploma component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Postgraduate 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
Certificate component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Graduate 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
Diploma component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Graduate 6.5 Minimum score for any individual 100 ibt CAE B 70%
Certificate component (greater than or equal to) 6.0 600 paper CPE B
250 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 5
Undergraduate 6.0 Minimum score for any individual 79 ibt CAE B 65%
Degree and component (greater than or equal to) 5.5 550 paper CPE C
Matriculant 213 computer
Diplomas Essay rating (TWE) 4.5
Undergraduate 6.0 Minimum score for any individual 79 ibt CAE B 65%
Diploma component (greater than or equal to) 5.5 550 paper CPE C
213 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 4.5
Undergraduate 6.0 Minimum score for any individual 79 ibt CAE B 65%
Certificate component (greater than or equal to) 5.5 550 paper CPE C
213 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 4.5
Certificate of 5.5 Minimum score for any individual 61 ibt CAE B 60%
Foundation component (greater than or equal to) 5.0 500 paper CPE C
Studies 173 computer
Essay rating (TWE) 4.0
6. Enrolment in the University, or in any particular course, may be declined or cancelled for any of the following reasons:
(1) the applicant has not attained the age of 16 years before 1 January in the year of enrolment;
(2) the applicant is enrolled for fulltime instruction in a secondary school;
(3) the applicant is enrolled at a university other than Lincoln University;
(4) the applicant fails to satisfy any requirement or condition specified in a programme regulation;
(5) in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, there is an insufficiency of accommodation or of teachers in the course or courses in which the applicant wishes to enrol;
(6) in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, there are insufficient enrolments;
(7) the applicant’s academic record is such that:
(a) the applicant has been declined enrolment at Lincoln University or at another university; or
(b) if it were subject to review in accordance with the Unsatisfactory Progress Regulations, then it would warrant the applicant’s exclusion from the University or from any particular course or courses in the University;
(8) the application for admission or enrolment contains untrue or misleading statements, or is supported by untrue or misleading evidence;
(9) misconduct or a breach of discipline on the part of the applicant;
(10) the applicant is not a person of good character.
7. Any applicant aggrieved by a decision under Regulation 6 may appeal to the Council. The appeal must be lodged in writing with the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) within 14 days of the decision, or such longer period as the Council may determine. The decision of the Council is final.
B. TRANSFER
1. Any person who has been enrolled at another university in New Zealand may transfer: (1) as a candidate for a degree or other qualification with such credit or status as the Academic Board may determine; or
(2) on the terms that he or she may enrol for a degree or other qualification on attaining a qualifying standard in such courses as the Academic Board may determine; or
(3) on the terms that he or she may become eligible for the award of a degree or other qualification on passing such courses as the Academic Board may determine.
2. A student who transfers with the status of a holder of a degree or other academic award is deemed to satisfy any academic requirement which a holder of this award may satisfy, but not to be a holder of this award.
3. The enrolment of any student who transfers is provisional and the matriculation of such a student will not be completed until the Vice-Chancellor has accepted the student’s record as satisfactory.
C. ADMISSION with equivalent status (ad eundem statum)
1. Any person who has gained academic qualifications at any other university or place of learning may be admitted with equivalent status (ad eundem statum):
(1) as a candidate for a degree or other qualification with such credit or status as the Academic Board may determine; or
(2) on the terms that he or she may enrol for a degree or other qualification on attaining a qualifying standard in such courses as the Academic Board may determine; or
(3) on the terms that he or she may become eligible for the award of a degree or such other qualification on passing such courses as the Academic Board may determine.
2. A student admitted with equivalent status (ad eundem statum) with the status of a holder of a degree or other academic award is deemed to satisfy any academic requirement which a holder of this award may satisfy, but not to be a holder of this award.
3. Applications for admission with equivalent status (ad eundem statum) must be addressed to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and supported by:
(1) evidence identifying the applicant; and
(2) original certificates of the academic qualifications on which the application is based (or certified copies thereof).
Note: Applications may be made at any time, but to be certain of receiving notification of acceptance in time to complete the formalities (especially in the case of overseas applications), applicants must make sure that the necessary material to support an application is submitted a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the teaching period in which the applicant plans to begin studies.
D. SPECIAL ADMISSION
1. Any person who has attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which the course commences may be granted Special Admission as a candidate for a degree or other academic qualification.
Note: Except in special circumstances, applications for Special Admission are accepted only from citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand. Temporary residents seeking admission as candidates for a degree normally must be admitted with equivalent status (ad eundem statum).
2. The enrolment of any person granted Special Admission shall be subject to Regulations A5, A6 and A7 of the Admission Regulations.
3. Applications for Special Admission must be addressed to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and supported by satisfactory evidence of age no later than the first day of the first semester of study.
Enrolment Rules
E. INTERNAL ENROLMENT
1. The lecturing year is divided into two semesters, plus two Summer Schools. The relevant dates for this year are given earlier in this calendar.
2. Enrolment and Registration
(1) All students are required to enrol in each year of enrolment.
(2) All students are required to register, in order to confirm their enrolment, and pay the prescribed fees.
(3) All students are required to notify the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic), in writing, of any changes of address.
(4) (a) With the exception of candidates for masters and Ph.D. Degrees, no student shall enrol or register in any course later than fourteen days after the first day of the semester in which the course is offered.
(b) No candidate for a masters degree shall enrol or register in a course, other than a thesis, later than twenty one days after the first day of the semester in which the course is offered.
(5) The Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) may, in exceptional circumstances only, permit students to enrol or register after the due date without penalty provided application is made in writing before the due date.
Note: (1) the closing date for application for enrolment under Regulation 2 is as follows:
1st year students 12 December
Other students 3 January
International students who have not previously attended a New Zealand university are required to make application for admission with equivalent status (ad eundem statum) to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) by 24 October in the year before enrolment.
(2) Registration takes place during the week prior to the beginning of lectures in the first semester.
Registration will take place in locations and at times to be advertised.
(3) Students commencing courses in the second semester are required to enrol by Friday 20 June and to register by the Friday prior to the beginning of lectures.
(4) Students who fail to enrol or register by the due date will be required to pay the late fee specified in the Schedule to the Fees Regulations. Applications for an exemption from the late fee should be addressed to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
(5) Students seeking admission to the graduate entry of the B.L.A. should note that application must be made by 30 November in the year before enrolment.
F. ENROLMENT FOR CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
1. With the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, a student may enrol in any course or courses offered at Lincoln University for which credit to a degree, diploma or certificate is not sought and may receive a Certificate of Proficiency for each course in which the examiner is satisfied that a pass has been gained.
2. A student enrolled for a Certificate of Proficiency in a course shall attend such lectures, sit such examinations and do such other work as is required of students enrolled in the course for a degree, diploma or certificate.
3. A student who has received a Certificate of Proficiency for a course may, at a later date, have that course credited to a degree, diploma or certificate if, at the time it was passed for a Certificate of Proficiency, the conditions for crediting that course were fulfilled.
4. A student enrolled for a Certificate of Proficiency shall pay such tuition, Students’ Association and other fees as are set out in the Schedule to the Fees Regulations.
G. OCCASIONAL ENROLMENT
1. Subject to the following conditions, enrolled students, members of staff and other persons may be permitted to attend lectures in courses offered by the University for purposes other than credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate or other qualification. Attendance at lectures under these circumstances shall be considered as occasional enrolment.
2. Permission to take any course on an occasional enrolment basis shall be subject to facilities being available in the course concerned and shall be at the discretion of the Faculty Dean concerned. Such permission shall not extend to the sitting of formal examinations or any other form of assessment, or normally to practical classes.
3. Enrolled students and current and retired members of staff shall not be required to enrol formally for courses being taken under the provisions of these regulations and no fee shall be payable. Other persons must enrol formally for the course concerned and pay the prescribed fee.
4. No exemption or credit shall be conferred under these regulations if the course taken is subsequently taken for credit towards a degree, diploma, certificate or other qualification.
H. EXTRAMURAL ENROLMENT
1. Extramural enrolment shall not be granted to any candidate for a degree, diploma or other qualification listed in this calendar.
Note: Students who are unable to attend Lincoln University may be able to enrol and obtain credit to university qualifications in several ways:
(1) Students who enrol again in a course in which they have failed or have received a restricted pass may be granted a partial waiver of assessment.
(2) Students who can attend another university may be permitted to enrol in courses at that institution for Certificates of Proficiency. Permission must be sought from the Lincoln University Academic Board before enrolment is completed at another university.
I. COURSE ADVICE AND APPROVAL OF COURSES OF STUDY
1. Course Advisers and Academic Co-ordinators are appointed for each course offered at the University.
2. A student must obtain the written permission of a relevant Academic Co-ordinator for any alteration to, or discontinuation of, a course of study.
J. FEES
1. Interpretation:
In this section, “University” means Lincoln University, including all faculties, departments, units, agencies and operations of Lincoln University, including all subsidiaries of Lincoln University which provide services to students.
2. Fees Payable:
(1) All students of the University shall pay such tuition fees, course fees and student services fees, as are set out in the schedule to these regulations.
(2) In addition to a tuition fee, all students registered at Lincoln University shall be required to pay a student services fee, as set out in the schedule to these regulations.
(3) A refund or exemption from payment of part of the student services fee may be made in the following circumstances.
(a) to full-time students who have paid a full building levy five times or more to any university in New Zealand, in which case their fee may be reduced by the building levy component; and/or
(b) to any students who are absent from the University during the teaching year in pursuit of their studies or associated work, in which case their fee shall be reduced as provided in the schedule to these regulations;
(c) on hardship grounds;
(4) (a) Applications for relief or exemption made under the provisions of this regulation will be considered by a committee comprising a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor, a postgraduate student nominated by the staff representative on the University Council, and the Lincoln University Students’ Association President.
(b) Students may appeal against the decision of the Committee to the Vice-Chancellor. The decision of the Vice-Chancellor is final.
(5) A deposit may be charged to any student given possession of University property or equipment. The deposit, in these cases, will be refunded, to the student on the return of the property or equipment in question in good order. If the property or equipment in question is not returned, or is returned in a damaged state, then all or part of the deposit may be withheld.
Note: The schedule of fees is established annually by the Council. The schedule will take effect from the first registration for semester one in any year and will apply until the day before the first registration in semester one in the following year.
3. When payable:
(1) All tuition, course and student services fees relating to a student’s approved course of study are payable in full at registration.
(2) Residential fees are payable in full at the beginning of each year, but may be paid a semester in advance.
(3) All other fees are payable at application.
(4) A student whose fees remain unpaid after the due date, or who has outstanding fines or owes debts to the University may be excluded from classes and/or from obtaining other services provided by the University, unless some prior arrangement has been made with the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and that arrangement has been adhered to. The references to “fees” and “debts” above include all fees and debts owed to the University by a student of whatever nature.
4. Refund of Fees
(1) Domestic Students
Any student who cancels his or her enrolment and withdraws from the University no later than 21 days after the first day of a full semester or five days after the start of Summer School shall be entitled to a refund of 98% of the tuition fee payable for that semester. Research students who cancel their enrolment or withdraw will be charged up to and including the month that they withdraw in and refunded the credit balance remaining.
(2) International Students
A refund fee of $200.00, including GST, will be charged to all international students who request a tuition fee refund as a result of a semester cancellation or withdrawal, transferral to another educational institution, no later than 21 days after the first day of a full semester or 5 days after the start of a summer school. This refund fee will also be charged to students who request a refund but have not enrolled or registered.
Students who are currently registered and entitled to a refund that is due solely to a field trip waiver or an overpayment, which is to be refunded by cheque or to a New Zealand bank account, will not be charged a refund fee.
All refunds being deposited into an overseas bank account will be charged an additional administration fee of $50, including GST.
Note: Domestic or International students who do not cancel or withdraw from an entire semester’s enrolment will be entitled to a full refund of fees for that course which is dropped.
5. Students whose fees are covered by grants, etc.:
In compliance with government statutes, regulations and conditions governing Student Loans, Government Study Awards, teachers’ assistance and other awards, the University will claim the appropriate portion of tuition fees and other allowable charges from the authority concerned. Students whose fees are claimed under such awards and who discontinue their courses of study or parts thereof, are liable to have their grants or assistance suspended and are strongly advised to consult the agency providing the assistance regarding the regulations for their particular award.
6. Subject to the provisions of the Education Act 1989, the Vice-Chancellor shall have power to make special provision in individual cases of hardship arising from Regulations 3 and 4 of these regulations and Section 6 of the Schedule to the Fees Regulations.
Schedule to the Fees Regulations
1. Tuition Fees: N.Z. Students
(1) Domestic tuition fees are based on the courses for which a student is enrolled.
(2) Though tuition fees are charged on a course basis, some courses offered by the University have an additional course fee. Students enrolled in those courses shall pay the prescribed course fee.
Note: A list of the course fees is obtainable from Student Administration.
(3) Any student who fails to pay tuition fees or an instalment by the due date may be excluded from classes and/or from obtaining other services provided by Lincoln University.
(4) Lincoln University may refer any unpaid debt to a debt collecting agency for recovery.
(a) Collection Costs
Costs of collection, including any legal fees or Court costs, will be the responsibility of the student and will be charged to the students account.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all fees and charges must be paid by the due dates. If payment is not made by the due dates, then, without prejudice to any other remedies available to Lincoln University, interest shall be charged on overdue amounts at the rate of 2% per calendar month.
(b) The Privacy Act
All students authorise Lincoln University to collect and hold personal information from any source considered appropriate, to be used for the purposes of determining credit worthiness, for debt collection purposes or for any other related purposes.
All students further authorise Lincoln University to disclose personal information held for the purposes set out above to any other parties, including subsidiaries and related companies.
2. Payment of Tuition and other Fees
Note: (1) Sub Clause (2) below applies to New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents only. International students wishing to pay other than in full at or before registration should make enquiry to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
(2) Make cheques payable to Lincoln University. Payments by cheque/cash/eftpos should be made before or during registration. Visa and MasterCard payments are accepted either in person or, over the internet.
(1) Scheme One: Payment at Registration
A student who, on registration, pays all of the:
a. Tuition fees
b. Student services and other fees
c. Course and field test fees
d. Practical work service fee
shall not be charged any administrative fee and shall be deemed to have met the registration requirement.
(2) Scheme Two: Payment by Semester
New Zealand citizens or permanent residents may elect to pay tuition fees on a semester or teaching period basis.
3. Payment of Tuition Fees by Student Loan
If a student agrees to pay tuition and other authorised fees through the student loans scheme and either does not authorise StudyLink to make the payment, revokes an earlier authority, or is ineligible for a student loan, then the student shall be deemed to be in default of his or her payment and to remain liable for payment in full of all outstanding fees and charges.
4. Academic fees
Discretionary entrance, per appliaction $60.00
Occasional enrolment, per course $50.00
Recount of final grade, per course $50.00
Reconsideration of final grade, per course $100.00
Partial waiver of assessment, per course $50.00
Cross credit, per submission $75.00
5. Examination fees
Retake of valuation field test $90.00
Special examination, per hour $20.00
Test of Literacy in English for Academic Purpose $50.00
Examination centres outside Lincoln University $72.00
Examination for the degree of Doctor of Science,
Doctor of Commerce or Doctor of Natural Resources $1,125.00
Note: Students who sit examinations at centres outside Lincoln University may also be liable for supervision costs or any other costs that may be charged in a particular case.
6. General fees
Academic record, first copy - transcripts (domestic and international students) $10.00
Academic record, subsequent copies (domestic and international students) $5.00
Course of Study Letters, first copy $10.00
Course of Study Letters, subsequent copies $5.00
Replacement of degree or diploma certificate $50.00
Replacement of student identity card $15.00
Return of examination script $20.00
Revocation of Qualification, per application $50.00
Course outline, per copy $10.00
7. Withdrawal and refund fees
International refund fee $200.00
Overseas refund administration fee $50.00
Domestic withdrawal fee 2% of tuition fees charged
8. Late fees and penalties
Fee for late subject registration and late subject change or addition, per subject $50.00
General late fee $50.00
Late registration fee $100.00
9. Student Services Fee
(1) Except as provided in (3) below students shall pay a student services fee based on the EFTS weighting of their course of study.
(2) Students will pay no more than $252.00 per teaching session.
(3) Students enrolled in the Regional Education programme, the Master of Property Studies, Master of Professional Studies or other off campus programmes will pay a student services fee of $56.65 irrespective of their part-time or full-time status.
(4) Students enrolled in English Language courses will pay a student services fee of $22.90 per week.
Student Loans and Student Allowances
All enquiries regarding student loans and student allowances should be made to StudyLink.
2011 Tuition Fees
Domestic Tuition Fees 2011
The fees shown are based on the number of credits
Number of Credits Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Courses 15 $502.00 - $720.00
Undergraduate Courses (levels 100 - 400) 15 $566.00 - $844.00
Postgraduate Courses (600 level) 20 $980.00 - $993.00
Professional Masters Courses 20 $1,802.00
Research per annum* 120 $5,884.00 - $5,967.00
Note: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the fees shown are correct, Lincoln University reserves the right to make changes without notification.
* Includes International PhD students enrolled after 19 April 2005
International Student Tuition Fees 2011
English Language $410.00 per week
(English for Academic Purposes – each 4 week module $1,640.00)
Certificate of Foundation Studies $15,724.00 (Each part $7,862.00)
Certificate in University Preparation $7,862.00
Study Abroad $10,810.00 each Semester
Undergraduate Degree & Diploma Fees
Course 2011 Course Fee each Course 2011 Course Fee each
Prefix 0.1250 EFTS/15 credits Prefix 0.1250 EFTS/15 credits
ACCT $2651.00 MAST $2817.00
ANSC $3014.00 MGMT $3014.00
BICH $2817.00 MICR $2817.00
BIOS $2817.00 MKTG $2651.00
BMGT $2651.00 PHIL $2651.00
COMN $2651.00 PHSC $2817.00
COMP $2651.00 PLPT $3014.00
ECOL $3014.00 PLSC $3014.00
ECON $2651.00 PSYC $2651.00
ENGN $2817.00 QMET $2651.00
ENTO $2817.00 RECN $2817.00
ERST $3014.00 SOCI $2651.00
FINC $2651.00 SOSC $3014.00
FORS $3014.00 TOUR $2817.00
HORT $3014.00 TRAN $2817.00
LASC $3014.00 VAPM $2817.00
LWST $2651.00 WOSC $2817.00
Postgraduate Course Fees
Course 2011 Course Fee per Course 2011 Course Fee per
Prefix 0.1667 EFTS/20 credits Prefix 0.1667 EFTS/credits
ACCT $3810.00 LWST $3810.00
ANSC $4924.00 MAST $4340.00
BICH $4340.00 MGMT $4924.00
BIOS $4340.00 MICR $4340.00
BMGT $3810.00 MKTG $3810.00
COMN $3810.00 PHIL $3810.00
COMP $3810.00 PHSC $4340.00
ECOL $4924.00 PLPT $4924.00
ECON $3810.00 PLSC $4924.00
ENGN $4340.00 PSYC $3810.00
ENTO $4340.00 QMET $3810.00
ERST $4924.00 RECN $4340.00
FINC $3810.00 SOCI $3810.00
FORS $4924.00 SOSC $4924.00
HORT $4924.00 TOUR $4340.00
JNTP $4340.00 TRAN $4340.00
LASC $4924.00 VAPM $4340.00
General Course and Examination Regulations
International students enrolled in research (i.e. Masters Thesis or PhD) pay fees based on their status, full or part time, and the number of months registered. The fees quoted below are for a full time full year course of study.
Programme 2011 Programme
Fee for Full Time Full year study
ACCT $22,862.00
ANSC $29,587.00
BICH $26,060.00
BIOS $26,060.00
BMGT $22,862.00
COMP $22,862.00
ECOL $29,587.00
ECON $22,862.00
ENGN $26,060.00
ENTO $26,060.00
ERST $29,587.00
FINC $22,862.00
FORS $29,587.00
HORT $29,587.00
LASC $29,587.00
Programme 2011 Programme
Fee for Full Time Full year study
MAST $26,060.00
MGMT $29,587.00
MKTG $22,862.00
PHSC $26,060.00
PLPT $29,587.00
PLSC $29,587.00
QMET $22,862.00
RECN $26,060.00
SOCI $22,862.00
SOSC $29,587.00
TOUR $26,060.00
TRAN $26,060.00
VAPM $26,060.00
WOSC $26,050.00
Note: Students whose course of study in any semester includes more credits than the standard full-time 120 credit (1.00 EFTS) load for his or her programme shall be charged a fee, in addition to the full-time fee, for the additional credits. Students contemplating enrolling in additional credits should contact Student Administration for information on the additional fee(s).
General Course and Examination Regulations
A. ENROLMENT IN PROGRAMMES
1. The personal course of study of every candidate for a degree or other academic qualification must be approved by the Academic Board. In special cases a course of study may be approved which does not conform to the programme regulations. Applications for exemptions under this regulation must be submitted in writing to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
2. Subject to specific exemptions made in accordance with Regulation 1 above and to exemptions listed in the programme regulations, a student may be enrolled in a course only after having satisfied the prerequisites, if any, for the course, and only while concurrently enrolled in, or after having satisfied, every corequisite, if any, for the course.
3. (1) A student who is granted an exemption from the prerequisite requirements for any course may subsequently enrol in the prerequisite course.
(2) A prerequisite dispensation shall only apply to the course for the semester for which it is granted.
(3) The granting of an exemption from the prerequisite requirements for any course does not exempt the candidate from the requirement to pass the prerequisite course as a compulsory course in a degree or major.
4. A student may enrol for no more than two degrees or diplomas in the same year. When a student enrols for two degrees or diplomas in the same year, the Academic Board shall determine the number of courses for which the student may enrol.
5. Where prescriptions provide options, a student must consult the Faculty Dean concerned before any selection is made.
Notes: (1) For the purpose of these regulations the term Faculty Dean includes the Academic Co-ordinator of an interdisciplinary course.
(2) Not all of the options listed in the prescriptions are necessarily offered in any one year.
6. If a student enrols again in a failed course or in a course in which a restricted credit has been received, the Faculty Dean concerned may grant exemption from laboratory, practical or field work in that course.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR CREDIT
1. A student seeking credit in any course must attend such lectures and perform satisfactorily such oral, practical, written and other work as the Faculty Dean concerned may require. The Faculty Dean shall give reasonable notice of these requirements.
2. If a student’s attendance or work in a course during the year is such that he or she will not in any event be credited with a pass in that course, the Faculty Dean shall take reasonable steps to inform him or her not later than the last day of lectures in that course.
3. No student may receive credit for two substantially equivalent courses.
4. Where a degree allows students to take one or more majors or minors in addition to the specific requirements of the degree, the following regulation shall apply:
a. For degrees which do not contain named majors (B.S.& I.T., B.S.R.M., B.E.M.P., B.Soc.Sc., B.T.M.,
B.V.&O. and B.L.A.):
i. Any course required to be taken from the degree’s own schedules to meet the 300 level requirements of the degree may not be credited to meet the requirements of any additional major or minor.
ii. Any course credited at the 300 level to an additional major or minor, may not be credited towards any other additional major or minor.
b. For degrees which contain named majors (B.Com. and B.Sc.), any course credited at the 300 level to a major or a minor may not be credited to any other major or minor.
5. A student not enrolled in a course may not receive credit for that course without the leave of the Academic Board.
6. Credit may be withheld from any student who fails to pay any fee, fine or debt owed to the University or to a division, or who fails to return University property.
Note: This applies, for example, to library and parking fines and to costs incurred on behalf of students who are required to take part in field work or excursions at their own expense.
7. All undergraduate students are required by the end of the first semester of their enrolment at Lincoln University, to complete, to the satisfaction of the Librarian, a library orientation programme.
8. A student shall take reasonable care of all University apparatus, equipment, machinery and other material with which he or she works and may be required to replace or repair, to the satisfaction of the Faculty Dean concerned, any apparatus, equipment, machinery or other material lost or damaged through lack of reasonable care on his or her part. A student who fails to comply with these requirements may, at the discretion of the Academic Board, be excluded from laboratories and workshops or from using any such equipment, machinery or other material.
C. ASSESSMENT
1. Examiners shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Faculty Dean.
2. The performance of each student enrolled for credit in a course shall be assessed on the basis of such examinations, tests and other work as the examiner for the course shall determine.
3. The Faculty Dean must inform the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and students, no later than the first day of teaching in each course of the basis of assessment for each course and the value apportioned to work of various kinds.
Note: Although the Faculty Dean is obliged to provide this information, students are responsible for ensuring that they acquire and understand it.
4. The examiner in each course shall give reasonable notice of the conditions applying to all work required in that course, including the dates of tests and the dates of submission of other work.
5. For the purpose of these regulations the term “work” includes the following:
(1) formal examinations supervised by the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic);
(2) major tests in the form of supervised written examinations, each worth not less than 10% of the total assessment;
(3) major work, other than major tests, each item of which is worth not less than 10% of the total assessment;
(4) minor work each item of which is worth less than 10% of the total assessment.
These items of assessed work are referred to in these regulations as:
(1) formal examinations,
(2) major tests,
(3) other major work,
(4) minor work;
Classes (2), (3) and (4) are referred to collectively as `continuous assessment’.
6. The examiner for a course shall submit a signed report to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) recording the assessment, by both a percentage mark and a letter grade, of the performance of each student enrolled for credit in the course.
Note: (i) The following grading scale shall be used to award letter grades:
A+ 90-100
A 85-89
A- 80-84
B+ 75-79
B 70-74
B- 65-69
C+ 60-64
C 55-59
C- 50-54
D 40-49
E 0-39
(ii) This grading scale came into force on 1 January 2009
7. A pass or credit is awarded when a student achieves a final mark of 50% or above. In special circumstances, students may be awarded an ungraded pass (P) or an ungraded fail (F).
Note; Candidates who were awarded restricted credits (47-49%) in accordance with the grading scale that was effective up to and including 2008, may credit those restricted passes to their programmes according to the limitations placed on the use of restricted credits printed in the 2008 Lincoln University Calendar.
8. A student shall be deemed to be credited with a course on the date on which the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) publishes the results or, in a particular case, on such earlier date as the Council may determine.
9. The examiner for any course must make a permanent record of marks or grades for all individual components of assessment and these shall be retained by the examiner’s Faculty for a period of seven years.
D. FORMAL EXAMINATIONS
1. Formal examinations shall be conducted at such times and places and in accordance with such instructions as the Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Board may from time to time determine and subject to the regulations of this part.
Notes: (1) All candidates are normally required to sit examinations in the University precincts.
(2) In certain cases of medical disability the University will make concessions regarding the conduct of formal examinations. Candidates who consider that, as a result of medical or other problems or because of physical handicap, they would benefit from special facilities at examination time should as soon as possible get in touch with the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic), the Inclusive Education Co-ordinator, or a member of the Student Health or Counselling Services.
2. Three hours shall be allowed for each paper unless the Faculty Dean specifies otherwise to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
3. Students shall write answers in the presence of a supervisor who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.
4. No student shall communicate with any examiner about an examination paper in a completed course except through the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) until the results have been published.
5. The scripts shall be preserved for six months from the date of publication of results by the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic), except that, where a special examination in a course is held later than six months from the date of publication of the results for that course, the scripts for that course shall be held until four weeks from the date of publication of the results of the special examination.
6. Aegrotat Assessment
(1) Illness or Injury
A candidate who has been prevented by illness or injury from presenting himself or herself at any examination in any course, or who considers that his or her performance in any examination in any course has been seriously impaired by illness or injury (including preparation for the examination) may, on application to, and with the approval of the Academic Board, be granted an ungraded pass, or a pass at an appropriate level in such course(s) or may, with the permission of the Academic Board, be allowed to sit a further examination in the course(s) concerned.
(2) Bereavement, Trauma, Critical Circumstances or Acts of God
A candidate who has been prevented from presenting himself or herself at an examination or who considers that his or her performance in an examination (including preparation for the examination) in any course has been seriously impaired:
(i) on account of exceptional circumstances, beyond his or her control, that have caused grief, distress or trauma to the candidate; or
(ii) on account of an act of God or war or similar exceptional circumstances; or
(iii) on account of other unusual exceptional circumstances, beyond his or her control may apply for special consideration.
A candidate whose application has been approved may be granted an ungraded pass or a pass at an appropriate level in such course(s) or may, with the permission of the Academic Board, be allowed to sit a further examination in such course(s).
(3) Special Consideration - Misadventure
A candidate who, through oversight or mechanical failure or for any other reason, has missed an examination may apply to the Academic Board to be awarded an ungraded pass in the course concerned or may, with the permission of the Academic Board, be allowed to sit a further examination in the course concerned.
(4) For an application made under Regulation 7(1), (2) or (3) above to succeed, the following conditions must be satisfied:
(a) the candidate is enrolled as an internal student for the course of instruction at this University in the course(s) in question; and
(b) the illness, injury or other circumstance has been reported in writing to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and an application on the prescribed form lodged with the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) not later than two working days after the last examination affected; provided that, if an applicant satisfies the Academic Board that it was beyond his or her control to comply with the requirement, a late application may be considered, provided that it has been submitted at the earliest subsequent opportunity and before the publication of the examination results; and
(c) Applications lodged under 7(1)
As soon as practicable after the illness or injury, the candidate shall furnish a certificate (on the prescribed form) from a registered medical or dental practitioner or other professional person able to attest to the circumstances of the application relating to a consultation which has taken place, wherever possible, before the examination(s) or otherwise, within two working days of the examination(s).
The report shall include the following information:
(i) that the practitioner examined the candidate and on what date; and
(ii) that in the practitioner’s opinion, the candidate was unable, through illness or injury, to sit the examination or that, in the practitioner’s opinion, the extent to which the candidate’s illness or injury was likely to have impaired the candidate’s performance in the examination(s); and
(iii) sufficient detail of the illness or injury to show clearly that the candidate was not responsible for his or her disability; and
(iv) the nature of the illness or injury set out in sufficient detail and in a form suitable for submission, in cases of doubt, to a qualified referee; and
(v) the period over which the student’s performance has been affected.
(d) Applications lodged under 7(2) above
As soon as practicable after the critical circumstances, the candidate shall furnish to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) a certificate (on the prescribed form) from a registered medical practitioner, counsellor or other professional person able to attest to the circumstances of the application, where appropriate relating to a consultation which has taken place, wherever possible, before the examination(s) or otherwise, within two working days of the examination(s).
Where the application relates to bereavement, an act of God or other exceptional circumstances, beyond the candidate’s control, the candidate shall furnish to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) within two working days of the last affected examination, a report (on the prescribed form) on the circumstances involved.
Where the application relates to grief, distress or trauma, the report from the medical practitioner or counsellor shall include the following information:
(i) that the practitioner examined the candidate and on what date; and
(ii) that in the practitioner’s opinion, the candidate was unable, through grief, distress or trauma to sit the examination or that in the practitioner’s opinion, the extent to which the candidate’s grief, distress or trauma was likely to have impaired the candidate’s performance in the examination(s); and
(iii) the nature of the circumstances leading to grief, distress or trauma set out in sufficient detail and in a form suitable for submission, to a qualified referee; and
(iv) the period over which the student’s performance has been affected.
Where the application relates to exceptional circumstances the report to be included in the application should include evidence of the circumstances described in the application or a statement from an independent person able to attest to the circumstances described in the application, should indicate the period over which the student’s performance has been affected and should be in a form suitable for submission to a qualified referee.
(e) Applications lodged under 7(3) above
As soon as practicable after the examination affected by the application, the candidate shall furnish to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on the prescribed form an account of the circumstances that led to the application, including a statement from an independent person able to attest to the circumstances described in the application.
(5) An aegrotat pass or ungraded pass will be awarded only in cases where an applicant’s work (as defined in Regulation C.4 of these regulations) before the examination concerned, has been considerably above pass level, and permission to sit a further examination will be granted only where the candidate’s class work gives the Academic Board reasonable grounds to think that he or she will be successful.
(6) In the case of an application under Regulation 7(3) above, for special consideration, other than in exceptional circumstances, no candidate shall be permitted for this reason to sit a further examination or to be awarded an ungraded pass on more than one occasion during the course of his or her enrolment at Lincoln University. The result of any further examination offered in an undergraduate subject as a result of a successful appeal under Regulation 7(3) shall be recorded as pass, fail or restricted pass, as the case may be.
7. Reconsiderations and Recounts
(1) General
Any student may apply to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) for a recount or reconsideration of an examination script.
(2) Application Process
(a) Applications for a recount or reconsideration of an examination script shall be made on the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
Note: For the prescribed fees, refer to the Schedule to the fees Regulations, found elsewhere in this Calendar.
(b) If an application for a recount or reconsideration results in a change of grade or mark, then the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) shall refund to the applicant the fee payable under (a) above.
(c) Subject to (d) below, applications made under these regulations for a recount or reconsideration of an examination script shall be made within 28 days of the date of publication of the results.
(d) Where a student has sought a return of the examination script within 28 days of the date of publication of the results, an application for a recount or reconsideration will be accepted provided the application is lodged within 28 days of the return of the script.
(3) Recounts
On receipt of an application for a recount of an examination script, the examiner shall check the applicant’s script in order to ensure:
(a) that each part of the script has been considered in the marking of the script; and
(b) that the marks assigned for the components of the script have been correctly recorded; and
(c) that the mark awarded for the script as a whole has been correctly derived from the component marks; and
(d) that the mark awarded for the subject as a whole has been derived correctly from the continuous assessment and examination components.
If the checks in (a) to (d) above show that an error has occurred in the marking of the script, the examiner shall recommend to the Faculty Dean that the mark or the grade be amended appropriately. A mark may be unchanged, raised or lowered following the recount.
(4) Reconsiderations
On receipt of an application for a reconsideration of an examination script, the examiner shall perform each of the checks prescribed in (3) (a) to (d) above and, in addition, shall remark the whole of the script.
If the checks above show that an error has occurred in the marking of the script, the examiner shall recommend to the divisional director that the mark or the grade be amended appropriately. A mark may be unchanged, raised or lowered following the reconsideration.
E. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
1. Faculty Deans shall, not later than the end of the second week of the semester or year, as appropriate, notify the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and, by display on a departmental notice board, inform students of the dates and times of major tests.
2. Major tests shall be supervised by a member of the academic staff nominated by the Faculty Dean concerned.
3. If a student enrols again in a failed course or a course in which a restricted credit has been received, the Academic Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Dean of the course concerned, may waive all or any of the requirements for assessment in a course, other than the formal examination.
Note: Applications for partial waiver of assessment under this regulation are to be made to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) by the dates set out earlier in this calendar.
4. (1) A student prevented from performing any major test or other major work, or who considers that his or her performance was seriously impaired by illness or injury or personal bereavement or other critical circumstances, may apply for special consideration.
(2) Applications for special consideration must be made to the Faculty Dean no later than seven days after the test was held or the work was due, or within such other period as may be determined in a particular case by the Faculty Dean. In the case of illness or injury or other medical circumstances, the application must be accompanied by a certificate from a registered medical practitioner, dental surgeon or student counsellor approved by the Academic Board describing the nature of the illness or injury and stating an opinion about its effects on the student’s ability to perform that test.
5. (1) Any student may apply to the Faculty Dean for a recount or a reconsideration of any major test, major work or minor work in a course.
(2) Applications for a recount or reconsideration, in the terms of (1) above, shall be made in writing on the prescribed form to the Faculty Dean within seven days of the date on which the results of the work in question are made known.
(3) Recounts
On receipt of an application for a recount of a major test, a major work or minor work, the examiner shall check the applicant’s script in order to ensure:
(a) that each part of the script has been considered in the marking of the script; and
(b) that the marks assigned for the components of the script have been correctly recorded; and
(c) that the mark awarded for the script as a whole has been correctly derived from the component marks.
If the checks in (a) to (c) above show that an error has occurred in the marking of the test or work, the examiner shall recommend to the Faculty Dean that the mark or the grade be amended appropriately.
(4) Reconsiderations
On receipt of an application for a reconsideration of a major test, major work or minor work, the examiner shall perform each of the checks prescribed in (3) (a) to (c) above and, in addition, shall remark the whole of the test or work.
If the checks above show that an error has occurred in the marking of the test or work, the examiner shall recommend to the Faculty Dean that the mark or the grade be amended appropriately.
6. Test scripts will normally be returned within three weeks of the date of the test, and other items of year’s work within four weeks of the date on which they are submitted. They will be accompanied by sufficient oral or written information to allow students to form an accurate appraisal of their performance. The requirement to return test scripts will not apply to any test which constitutes the final examination in a subject.
F. DISHONEST PRACTICE AND BREACH OF INSTRUCTIONS
Note: All forms of dishonest or improper academic practice are unacceptable to Lincoln University.
The following are non-exhaustive examples of what may constitute dishonest or improper practice:
• Cheating in examinations or tests. Bringing forbidden material (such as notes) or illegal communications into rooms where examinations or tests are being held.
• Collusion. The submission of work performed in whole or in part in conjunction with another person or persons, but submitted as if it had been completed by the named author alone (or joint authors if a group item of work).
• Fabrication of data. The presentation of data which is not obtained through experimentation or research.
• Ghost writing. The use of another party (with or without any form of payment) to prepare all or part of an item of work submitted by the candidate for assessment.
• Plagiarism. The use of material produced by another person or persons with or without their acknowledgement, knowledge or approval, but submitted as if it were the candidate’s own work. The presentation of any material (text, data or figures on any medium including computer files) from any source without clear and proper acknowledgement of the source of the material.
• Possession of a cell phone during a test or examination.
1. In the case of formal examinations, any dishonest or improper academic practice shall be deemed to be a breach of discipline and the Discipline Regulations shall apply.
2. In the case of tests and other work being taken for credit (excluding formal examinations) dishonest or improper academic practice is categorised according to the degree of seriousness of the offending:
(1) Serious incidents of dishonest or improper academic practice shall be deemed to be a breach of discipline. All such incidents are reported directly to a Proctor. The student is subject to the terms of the Discipline Regulations and has resort to the Appeals provisions, Section 5, of those Regulations. Serious incidents may include cheating in any form of assessment, fabrication of data and repeat incidents of dishonest or improper academic practice as well as the failure to turn up for appointments with Examiners.
(2) Other incidents of dishonest or improper academic practice are handled by the Examiner, according to the provisions detailed in the Policy for Dealing with Dishonest Academic Practice and Breach of Instructions. Any student aggrieved by a decision made by the Examiner may appeal to the Faculty Dean. Examples of offences in this category may include collusion in assignments and plagiarism, including unacknowledged copying of material from the web.
Note: Where improper academic practice occurs as a result of ignorance of academic norms such as referencing, and where the Examiner believes no dishonesty was intended, Examiners will handle such incidents themselves, using their discretion and according to the provisions detailed in the Policy for Dealing with Dishonest Academic Practice and Breach of Instructions.
(3) The University’s policy for dealing with Dishonest Academic Practice and Breach of Instructions, contained in the University’s Policy and Procedure manual, forms part of these Calendar regulations.
G. UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS
1. The Vice-Chancellor may exclude any student from further enrolment at the University, or from further enrolment in a particular course, or may suspend any student for a specified period on the grounds of unsatisfactory academic progress.
2. In the following regulations, `registered’ means that the student has confirmed his or her enrolment and has not cancelled the registration in writing to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) within four weeks of the commencement of the semester.
3. A student, having registered in a course or programme, who formally withdraws from that course or programme within four weeks of the commencement of the semester will not be regarded under these regulations as having failed to pass in the course or programme concerned.
4. A student who is excluded from the University will not normally be readmitted. Readmission will normally only be considered if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that the applicant is likely to pursue his or her studies effectively.
5. In determining liability for exclusion or suspension, the student’s academic record at any other university will be taken into account.
6. Time spent on practical work required by the regulations for a programme shall not be counted when assessing the period a student has been registered for a course or programme.
7. An application for registration by a student who has been excluded from another university (or has become liable for such exclusion or suspension) will not normally be accepted, but may be considered if the student’s record is such that he or she would not be liable to exclusion or suspension from Lincoln University.
8. The records of all students who have failed to make satisfactory academic progress shall be reviewed by the Academic Administration Committee after the final formal examinations each year. The Academic Administration Committee shall thereupon submit to the Vice- Chancellor the names of those students in respect of whom action is recommended together with proposals for appropriate action.
9. The following shall constitute reasons for review of a student’s record of academic progress:
(1) In respect of the degrees of Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture), Bachelor of Commerce and Management, Bachelor of Commerce (Food Industry), Bachelor of Commerce (Forestry), Bachelor of Commerce (Hotel and Institutional Management), Bachelor of Commerce (Transport and Logistics), Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation and Property Management), Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning, Bachelor of Horticultural Science, Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Maori Planning and Development, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Software and Information Technology, Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, Bachelor of Tourism Management, Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology and in respect of the Certificates in Commerce, Foundation Studies, and Natural Resources. Diplomas in Applied Computing, Applied Science, Commerce, Maori Studies, Natural Resources and Social Science.
(a) failure in all courses in which a fulltime first year student is registered; or
(b) failure to pass at least half the total number of credits for which the student has been registered as attending the University, provided that the student has been registered for four or more semesters; or
(c) failure to pass the examination in a particular course in which the student has been registered for two academic sessions.
(2) In respect of the Undergraduate Diplomas:
(a) failure in all courses in which a full-time student is registered; or
(b) failure to pass at least half the total number of credits for which the student has been registered as attending the university, provided that the student has been registered for four or more semesters.
(3) In respect of the Certificate of Foundation Studies:
(a) failure in all courses in which a full-time first year student is registered; or
(b) failure to pass the examination in a particular course in which the student has been registered for two academic sessions; or
(c) failure to pass as a whole either Part A or Part B in which the student has been registered for two academic sessions.
10. After considering the recommendation of the Academic Administration Committee the Vice-Chancellor may make one or more of the following determinations:
(1) The student may be permitted to reregister subject to such conditions as may be specified.
(2) The student may be declined registration for the future, or for such future period as may be specified in a particular course or programme or, in exceptional circumstances, at Lincoln University.
11. The Vice-Chancellor shall report to the Council the number of all students declined registration.
12. Students who have had their course of study restricted by the Vice-Chancellor shall have their progress reviewed at the end of the following year and, provided sufficient progress has been made, may have the restriction lifted.
13. Students whose results indicate that they may be liable to be suspended shall be informed of their rights under these regulations.
14. These regulations shall not apply to a student who, over the previous two years of his or her academic studies, has been registered at the University for a part-time course of study and has passed at least half of the credits for which he or she has registered.
H. CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS
1. Interpretation
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) `Cross Credit’ refers to the recognition of learning through the award of credits towards a qualification on the basis of passes that have also been credited to another qualification;
(2) `Transfer of Credit’ refers to the recognition of learning through the award of credits towards a qualification on the basis of passes that have been obtained at an institution of higher learning other than Lincoln University while studying for another qualification but not credited to that or any other qualification;
(3) `Non credentialled learning’ refers to learning that has been acquired through means other than through passes obtained while studying for a recognised award or qualification offered by a recognised institution of learning;
(4) An `exemption’ is a ruling that, on the basis of prior learning, a student is not required to pass a particular subject, either for the purposes of meeting core requirements or for prerequisite purposes;
(5) An `unspecified credit’ is a credit awarded, either through transfer of credit or through cross credit, that does not correspond to any course of the Schedule of Courses available for the degree or diploma for which the student is a candidate;
(6) A `specified’ credit for a particular course is a credit awarded, either through transfer of credit or through cross credit, on the basis of a pass or passes in courses that are substantially equivalent in content and level to the course in question.
2. Authorities and Process
(1) The authority to award credits and exemptions rests with the Academic Board, acting on the advice of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (or his or her delegate) and, in the case of the award of an exemption or a specified credit, on the advice of the director of the relevant division.
(2) Where these regulations are in conflict with the regulations for a degree, diploma or otherwise of the University, then the course regulations shall prevail.
(3) Nothing in these regulations shall override Regulation 1 of the General Course and Examination Regulations which governs conjoint degrees.
(4) The Academic Board is empowered to make rules to govern the award of credits and exemptions.
(5) Students applying for credits or exemption on the basis of prior learning shall do so on the prescribed form and shall pay the prescribed fee.
(6) Having assessed an application for credit, the Academic Board may award an applicant specified credit for a course of the University, unspecified credit or exemption from a course of the University or no credit as it sees fit.
3. Bachelors Degrees
(1) (a) A candidate for a three year bachelors degree, or the Bachelor of Agricultural Science will not normally be awarded credit, whether through cross credit or transfer of credit, on the basis of non credentialled learning, or on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning to meet the courses required for the degree at the 300 level or higher.
(b) A candidate for a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture(Undergraduate Entry) will not normally be awarded credit, whether through cross credit or transfer of credit, on the basis of non credentialled learning, or on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning to meet the courses required for the degree at the 400 level.
(2) A candidate for a three or four year bachelors degree will not normally be awarded, through cross credit, more than the equivalent of one year’s full-time study towards the degree.
(3) (a) The total credit awarded to any candidate for a three year bachelors degree, whether through cross credit or transfer of credit, on the basis of non credentialled learning, or on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning, shall not normally exceed the equivalent of two year’s full-time study towards the degree.
(b) The total credit awarded to any candidate for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Undergraduate Entry) or the Bachelor of Agricultural Science, whether through cross credit or transfer of credit, on the basis of non credentialled learning, or on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning, shall not normally exceed two thirds of the number of credits required for completion of the degree.
4. Postgraduate Qualifications
(1) No candidate for any postgraduate qualification may be awarded any credit through cross credit or through credit on the basis of non credentialled prior learning, to the postgraduate programme.
(2) A candidate for a masters degree by thesis and examination or by examination only may transfer to the masters degree credit for no more than the equivalent of one half of one year’s full time study.
(3) A candidate for the stand alone Bachelors Degree with Honours will not normally be awarded credit, whether through cross credit or transfer of credit, on the basis on non credentialled learning, or on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning, towards the degree.
(4) A candidate for a graduate certificate may not normally transfer credit on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning for more than 15 credits in the programme.
(5) A candidate for a graduate diploma may not normally transfer credit on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning for more than 30 credits in the programme.
(6) A candidate for a postgraduate certificate may not normally transfer credit on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning for more than 20 credits in the programme.
(7) A candidate for a postgraduate diploma may not normally transfer credit on the basis of study at any university or institution of higher learning for more than 40 credits in the programme.
5. Diploma Qualifications
(1) No candidate for the Diploma in Agriculture, Diploma in Horticulture, Diploma in Organic Husbandry, Diploma in Farm Management or Diploma in Horticultural Management may be awarded exemption or credit through cross credit or credit transfer for more than the equivalent of one semester of full-time study.
(2) No candidate for the Diplomas in Applied Science, Commerce, Maori Studies, Natural Resources, Social Science and Software and Information Technology may be awarded exemption or credit through cross credit or credit transfer for more than 45 credits in the programme.
6. Exemptions
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
No candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (undergraduate entry) may be awarded exemption on the basis of prior study for more than the equivalent of two years’ full-time study.
7. Non Credentialled Learning
(1) The total credit awarded to any candidate for a bachelors degree on the basis of non credentialled prior learning shall not exceed the equivalent of one year’s full-time study.
(2) The total credit awarded to any candidate for the one-year undergraduate diplomas on the basis of non credentialled prior learning shall not exceed 45 credits.
(3) The total credit awarded to any candidate for the Certificate in English for Academic Purposes on the basis of non credentialled learning shall not exceed one module.
8. Concessions
In a particular case, the Academic Board may relax or vary these regulations, or any rules made under these regulations in order to mitigate hardship.
I. CONJOINT DEGREES
1. (1) With the permission of the Academic Board, a candidate whose academic record is of a sufficiently high standard may be admitted to conjoint enrolment in two of the following degrees at Lincoln University:
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environmental Management and Planning
• Bachelor of Maori Planning and Development
• Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social Science
• Bachelor of Software and Information Technology
• Bachelor of Tourism Management
(2) A candidate admitted to a conjoint course shall obtain each year the permission of the Academic Board to reenrol in the conjoint course.
(3) A candidate for a conjoint degree shall follow a course of study as laid down in these regulations for not less than four years. In each year the candidate is expected to advance studies towards both degrees.
(4) Except as otherwise specified in these regulations, each course of study shall be governed by the regulations for the component degrees as appropriate.
2. Students admitted to conjoint enrolment in two degrees under Regulation 1 above may be permitted by the Academic Board to credit passes in up to 150 credits to both degrees. A course which has been:
(1) credited under this regulation; and
(2) used to satisfy the mandatory 300 level requirement for the degree of B.Com., or the degree of B.E.M.P., or the degree of B.M.P.D., or the degree of B.S.R.M., or the degree of B.Sc., or the degree of B.Soc.Sc., or the degree of B.S.& I.T., or the degree of B.Tour.Mgt;
may not be used to satisfy the 300 level requirements for a second degree.
Notes: (1) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.Com., refer to Regulation 3 of the B.Com. regulations.
(2) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.E.M.P., refer to Regulation 3 of the B.E.M.P regulations.
(3) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.M.P.D., refer to Regulation 3 of the B.M.P.D. regulations.
(4) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.S.R.M., refer to Regulation 3 of the B.S.R.M. regulations.
(5) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.Sc., refer to Regulation 4(1) of the B.Sc. regulations.
(6) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.Soc.Sc., refer to Regulation 3 of the B.Soc.Sc. regulations.
(7) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.S.& I.T. refer to Regulation 3 of the B.S.& I.T. regulations
(8) For the mandatory 300 level requirement for B.Tour.Mgt, refer to Regulation 3 of the B.Tour.Mgt regulations.
3. A candidate who completes a conjoint course in four years at a sufficiently high standard may be invited by the Academic Board to enrol for an honours programme in one of the component degrees of the programme and take an honours examination. Such a candidate may be awarded the degree which is not being taken for the honours examination. Subject to the regulations for the degree in which the honours examination is being taken, the candidate may be awarded the other degree.
J. THESES
1. Where a thesis is required to be presented for a degree of the University, it shall be presented in the form prescribed by the Academic Board unless prior approval has been obtained from the Board for a dispensation from this form.
Note: Students preparing theses should obtain from the Library a document setting out the requirements of the Academic Board.
2. The required number of copies of the completed thesis shall be handed in to Student Administration from where it shall be forwarded to the examiners.
Note: Three copies of theses are required.
3. The work shall be examined by such persons as are appointed by the University, in accordance with the regulations of the appropriate degree, on the recommendation of the Academic Board in consultation with the Faculty Dean, the supervisor and the associate supervisor.
4. When a thesis is forwarded to an examiner it shall be accompanied by a certificate from the supervisor stating that the thesis embodies work carried out by the candidate under his or her direct supervision and setting out the part played by the supervisor(s) and or adviser(s) in the preparation of the thesis.
5. As soon as the examination has been completed, the candidate, under direction from the candidate’s supervisor shall be responsible for the deposition in the Library of one digital copy and one print copy of the thesis or work submitted for a higher doctorate. If for any reason it is not possible to deposit a digital copy, then two print copies may be submitted at the discretion of the University Librarian. One copy of the thesis shall be deposited in the Faculty.
Library Regulations
DISSERTATIONS
1. Where a dissertation is required to be presented for a degree or diploma of the University, it shall be presented in the form prescribed by the Academic Board, unless prior approval has been obtained from the Board for a dispensation from this form.
Note: Students preparing dissertations should obtain from the Library a document setting out the requirements of the Academic Board.
2. One copy of the completed dissertation shall be handed in to Student Administration from where it shall be forwarded to the examiners.
3. The work shall be examined by such persons as are appointed by the University, in accordance with the regulations of the appropriate degree or diploma, on the recommendation of the Academic Board in consultation with the Faculty Dean and the supervisor(s).
4. When a dissertation is forwarded to an examiner, it shall be accompanied by a certificate from the supervisor stating that the dissertation embodies work carried out by the candidate under his or her direct supervision and setting out the part played by the supervisor(s) and or adviser(s) in the preparation of the dissertation.
5. One copy of the dissertation shall be deposited in the supervisor’s faculty.
Note: One further copy of any dissertation which is considered by the division to be of lasting value, will be accepted for deposit by the Library.
L. DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN EXAMINERS
1. (1) In the event of any disagreement between the examiners of a thesis or dissertation presented for any degree or diploma, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint an additional examiner who will be external to Lincoln University.
(2) In that case, the result of the examination will be determined by the Academic Board, taking account of the original examiners’ reports and the report of the additional examiner.
M. HARDSHIP
1. Where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Vice-Chancellor that hardship has been, or will be, caused to any student by:
(1) an alteration to or amendment of a University statute, or a regulation or prescription involving a change in a course of study or in examination requirements; or
(2) a misinterpretation of these or any other regulations by an authorised member of the University staff; or
(3) a decision of the Academic Board;
the Vice-Chancellor may make such provision as the Vice-Chancellor thinks fit for the relief of such hardship.
Library Regulations
1. Admission to the Library and use of its material and services are conditional upon observation of the rules and of such directions as from time to time may be given by the Librarian.
2. The following shall be eligible to use the Library for reading, reference and borrowing therefrom:
(1) The members of the University, that is:
(a) members of the Council;
(b) members of the University staff;
(c) students who have paid tuition fees for the current session
(2) Retired members of the staff.
(3) Individuals who, though not members of staff, have a close working relationship with the University (including honorary appointments, contract lecturers and sabbatical visitors), at the recommendation of a senior manager and with the approval of the Librarian.
(4) Staff of local organisations, which are closely affiliated to the University through joint working relationships, and which have been approved for free admission by the Vice-Chancellor. Such approval would be for an initial period of five years.
(5) Staff and students from tertiary institutions included within the Canterbury Tertiary Alliance and University Library Aotearoa New Zealand.
(6) The following persons who shall pay an annual fee:
(a) alumni;
(b) staff and students of tertiary institutions not covered by (5) above;
(c) other persons wishing to make serious use of the Library whose applications have been approved by the Librarian.
3. Members of the general public may use the Library for reading and reference purposes only.
4. Access to databases and other electronic resources will be governed by the specific database licences and may be restricted to members of the University.
5. The Librarian, with the approval of the AVC (Academic), may make rules for the operation of the Library. A copy of the rules for the time being in force shall be prominently displayed in the Library and on the Library web site. Copies shall be made available to Library users on request.
Discipline Regulations
1. Interpretation
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “University” means Lincoln University, including all faculties, departments, units, agencies and operations of Lincoln University which provide services to students;
(2) “student” means any person who has registered at Lincoln University and is still to receive from the University an examinations results notice; and any person attending any examination conducted by the University.
(3) “university precincts” means all premises, grounds and buildings owned by, in the possession of, or controlled by the University;
(4) “misconduct” means any breach of Regulation 2 hereof;
(5) “Class” means any lecture, tutorial, seminar, laboratory, or other assembly of students at which tuition is being given and includes any lecture or address within the University at which students are present;
(6) “Council” means the Council of Lincoln University;
(7) “Academic Board” means the Academic Board of Lincoln University;
(8) “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University.
2. Misconduct
(1) No student shall:
(a) wilfully or recklessly damage or deface, or wilfully move without authority, any property of the University, or any other property within the University precincts;
(b) act in a manner contrary to the good government of the University or prejudicial to its functioning as such, or bring, or tend to bring, discredit on the University;
(c) wilfully impede the activities of the University, whether in teaching, research, or otherwise;
(d) wilfully create any nuisance in or on the University precincts;
(e) wilfully obstruct any officer or member of the University or any person employed at the University in the due performance of the functions or of the work that officer or other member or person is required to perform;
(f) be in part of the University precincts in which that student is not at that time entitled to be, knowing that he or she is not entitled to be there at that time;
(g) fail to comply with the directions on any notice erected with the authority of the Council relating to the entry, speed or exit of vehicles, and the location of parking spaces;
(h) commit a breach of any University statute or regulation or of any rule of conduct made by any person authorised by the Council or the Academic Board to make such rule, provided that the statute, regulation or rule has been published in the University calendar or that reasonable notice thereof has been given by other means to students generally or to the student charged with misconduct, before the misconduct is alleged to have taken place;
(i) harass any member of the University with offensive or unwanted sexual or nonsexual behaviour which limits his or her capacity to study or to enjoy the University amenities;
(j) commit any dishonest or improper practice in relation to formal examinations, tests or other work being taken for credit;
Note: Refer also to Regulation F of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
(k) knowingly fail to comply with any reasonable direction given to that student by the person in charge of a group of students going to, engaged in, or returning from a field trip or any other academic activity conducted by the University beyond the University precincts, or, while a member of such a group, do anything which would constitute misconduct if done within the University precincts.
(2) Any student who is party to any offence under these regulations committed by another student shall be liable to be charged with the same offence and be subject to the same disciplinary proceedings.
In this regulation “a party” includes any student who in any way aids, assists, counsels, procures or encourages another to commit an offence under these regulations.
3. Disciplinary Powers of the Vice-Chancellor
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to deal with all matters relating to the maintenance of discipline amongst the students of the University and, in the event of a student being found guilty of misconduct, the Vice-Chancellor shall deal with the matter in any one or more of the following ways:
(a) discharge the student with or without conditions;
(b) counsel and/or reprimand the student;
(c) order the student to apologise;
(d) order that compensation be made in respect of damage or mess arising from the misconduct;
(e) impose a fine as specified in Schedule B to these regulations;
(f) exclude the student from any designated part of the University precincts;
(g) in relation to a student resident in the halls of residence, exclude the student from any designated part of the halls of residence or the refectory;
(h) in relation to a student resident in the halls of residence, order the student to refrain from having visitors in his or her room in the halls of residence;
(i) expel the student from the University or suspend the student from enrolment at the University or in particular courses for such periods as the Vice-Chancellor thinks fit;
(j) denial of credit or partial credit in any course or courses.
(2) Any fine imposed under these regulations shall be paid to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) within 14 days of the notification of the decision or at such later date as the Vice-Chancellor may direct. If a student fails to pay moneys owing by way of fine or compensation, the Vice-Chancellor may direct that until the moneys have been paid:
(a) the examination results of that student be withheld;
(b) the award of any certificate, diploma or degree to which that student is entitled be deferred;
(c) the student be suspended;
(d) the student be not permitted to re-enrol at the University.
4. Delegations
(1) (a) The Vice-Chancellor may appoint one or two Proctors from among the academic staff of the University.
(b) The University Proctors shall jointly and severally be responsible in the first instance for the investigation of complaints about breaches of discipline as defined in Regulation 2 of these regulations.
(2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor may establish a Disciplinary Committee of students and staff.
(b) The Disciplinary Committee shall be responsible for advising the Vice-Chancellor on instances of misconduct and on matters relating to discipline within the University.
(c) The composition of the Disciplinary Committee shall be as set out in Schedule A to these regulations.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may also seek advice on instances of misconduct from the Executive Committee of the Lincoln University Students’ Association.
(4) Subject to Section 197 of the Education Amendment Act 1990, the Vice-Chancellor may delegate to the Proctors, or to any member of the staff of the University, any of the disciplinary powers conferred by Regulation 3 of these Regulations.
5. Appeals
(1) Any person aggrieved by any decision made by any person acting under the provisions of Regulation 4 of these Regulations may appeal to the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) Any person, club or society aggrieved by any decision of the Vice-Chancellor may appeal to the Appeals Committee of the Council whose decision shall be final. The Appeals Committee of the Council shall comprise: four members of the Council appointed by the Council, of whom one shall be chairman and of whom two shall be nominated by the Lincoln University Students’ Association. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be determined on the record of the proceedings undertaken by the Vice-Chancellor, provided that the Appeals Committee may hear any witnesses examined at the prior hearing. All matters before the Appeals Committee shall be decided by a clear majority.
(3) Any appeal under this regulation shall be in writing, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.
6. Reports
The Proctor and the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee, shall make annual reports in February to the Vice-Chancellor, containing summaries of all disciplinary proceedings during the previous year.
Schedule A
1. The Disciplinary Committee that may be established by the Vice-Chancellor acting under Regulation 4(2) of these Regulations shall comprise:
(1) a Chairperson, who shall be a member of the staff, appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the President of the Lincoln University Students’ Association;
(2) five members of the academic staff of the University appointed by the Vice-Chancellor;
(3) three students elected by the Lincoln University Students’ Association;
The Chairperson or their nominee shall control all proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee and shall rule on all matters of procedure.
2. The Disciplinary Committee will be quorate when there are five members present, including at least two staff members, one student member and the Chairperson or the Chairperson’s nominee.
3. Not fewer than 5 days before the proposed date of the hearing of any report of misconduct or of any appeal by the Disciplinary Committee, written notice of such hearing shall be given by the Committee to the student concerned and this notice shall state the date, time and place of the hearing and also sufficient details of the alleged misconduct or of the grounds of appeal to enable the student to be fairly informed of the case against him or her. The 5-day notice requirement may be reduced upon the mutual agreement of the student and the Disciplinary Committee
4. The student shall have a right to appear before the Disciplinary Committee and to be represented by any person of his or her choice. The student shall inform the University, three or more days in advance of the scheduled meeting of the Disciplinary Committee, of the details of any person representing them.
Schedule B
The maximum fine that may be imposed by the ViceChancellor under Regulation 3 shall be $500.
Academic Awards
1. Academic awards are the degrees, diplomas or certificates awarded by Lincoln University under the terms of the relevant regulations.
2. A candidate qualifies for an award on that date when he or she is credited with all courses and completes all other requirements for the award.
Note: See C.7 General Course and Examination Regulations.
3. In order to receive an award, a candidate must apply to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Lincoln University, on the prescribed form.
4. Every academic award shall be conferred or presented at a ceremony of Lincoln University called for the purpose or at a meeting of the Council of Lincoln University.
5. In order to receive an award at an annual graduation ceremony, a candidate must have qualified and applied no later than 1 March.
6. Subject to the provisions of Regulation 4, every candidate who has qualified and applied for the conferment of a degree or presentation of a diploma or certificate shall receive a document under the hand of the Chancellor of Lincoln University or, in his or her absence, the Pro-Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor, sealed with the University seal, certifying that the degree has been conferred or diploma presented. In the case of a candidate who qualifies for a degree or diploma with honours or distinction, the document shall certify this fact and, if appropriate, show the course or courses for which honours or distinction is awarded and the class of honours.
7. If a candidate who qualifies for an award dies before receiving the award, the following provisions shall apply:
(1) If the candidate has before death applied to receive the award, then the award shall be granted posthumously unless the candidate’s personal representative or next of kin has, with the consent of the Council, withdrawn the application.
(2) In any other case, the candidate’s personal representative or next of kin may apply and the award shall thereupon be granted.
8. The Council may withdraw or refuse to grant any academic award if satisfied that the candidate made any untrue or misleading statement or was guilty of any breach of regulations or dishonest practice in relation to the award.
9. Once a qualification for any certificate, diploma or degree has been awarded to a candidate by the University Council, a candidate will not be permitted to have that qualification revoked unless the courses in that certificate, diploma or degree can be credited in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a higher level qualification.
Academic Dress
1. Members of the University attending or taking part in public ceremonies for which academic dress is prescribed shall wear the academic dress appropriate to their degree or diploma.
2. The robes for the Officers of the University are black grosgrain gowns with full sleeves and gathered yoke at the back, facings of ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) satin, with a gold button and cord just above the sleeve, with a replica of the University Coat of Arms worn just above the gold button on each shoulder.
3. (1) For the Chancellor the facings for the gown continue over the shoulder into a flap collar on the back and the sleeves are lined with indian yellow (B.C.C. 6) satin.
(2) For the Vice-Chancellor the facings for the gown continue into the gathered yoke at the back. The sleeves of the gown are lined with indian yellow (B.C.C. 6) satin.
(3) For the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) the facings for the gown continue into the gathered yoke at the back. The sleeves of the gown are lined with ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) satin.
4. The cap for the Officers of the University is a black velvet tudor cap with a gold cord and tassel.
5. (1) The gown for bachelors degrees is as for the Cambridge Bachelor of Arts.
(2) The gown for masters degrees is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts.
(3) The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts but fitted with facings of ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) 100mm wide the full length of the front.
(4) The gown for the degree of Doctor of Science is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts, but the colour is signal red (B.C.C. 208) and the gown is fitted with facings of ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) 100mm wide the full length of the front.
(5) The gown for the degree for Doctor of Natural Resources is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts, but the colour is signal red (B.C.C. 208) and the gown is fitted with facings of pea green (B.C.C. 172) 100mm wide the full length of the front.
(6) The gown for the degree of Doctor of Commerce is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts but the colour is signal red (B.C.C. 208) and the gown is fitted with facings of Indian orange (B.C.C. 6) 100mm wide the full length of the front.
6. (1) The hood for every degree is the same size and shape as for degrees of the University of Canterbury.
(2) The colour of the hood for bachelors degrees shall be slate grey (B.C.C. 154) and the hood shall be lined with material of the colour appropriate to the degree, as set out in Regulation 7 below.
(3) The hood for bachelors degrees with honours and for the degrees of B.Agr.Sc. and B.Hort.Sc. shall be as for the bachelors hood, but the lining colour shall be extended 25mm onto the outside of the hood.
(4) The hood for masters degrees shall be as for the bachelors hood, but the lining shall be extended 75mm onto the outside of the hood.
(5) The hood for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall be of the colour ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) and lined with Indian yellow (B.C.C. 6).
(6) The hood for the degree of Doctor of Science shall be as for the Canterbury Bachelor of Arts made entirely of ultramarine (B.C.C. 148) silk.
(7) The hood for the degree of Doctor of Natural Resources shall be as for the Canterbury Bachelor of Arts made entirely of pea green (B.C.C. 172) silk.
(8) The hood for the degree of Doctor of Commerce shall be as for the Canterbury Bachelor of Arts made entirely of Indian orange (B.C.C. 6) silk.
7. The colour of the linings of the hoods for bachelors and masters degrees shall be as follows:
Degree BCC Name BCC Number
B.Agr., B.Agr.Sc., B.Agr.Sc.(Hons) and M.Agr.Sc. Emerald Green 213
B.Hort., B.Hort.Sc., B.Hort.Sc.(Hons) and
M.Hort.Sc. Pea Green 172
B.Sc., B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc. and M.Appl.Sc. Ultramarine 148
B.C.M., B.Com.(Hons) and M.C.M. Indian Yellow 6
B.Com.(Ag), M.Com.(Ag), B.Com.(Hort),
B.Com.(Tourism), B.Com.(V.P.M.), B.Com.(T.&L.),
B.Com.(M.T.M.), B.Com.(H.&I.M.), B.Com.(Forestry),
B.Com.(Food Ind.), M.Prop.Studs and M.Prof.Studs Spectrum Orange 57
B.R.M., B.S.R.M., B.R.M.(Hons), B.P.R.&T.M. & M.P.R.&T.M. Neyron Rose 35
B.Tour.Mgt, B.Tour.Mgt(Hons) and M.Tour.Mgt Dusty Pink 70
B.L.A. B.L.A.(Hons) and M.L.A. Chartreuse Yellow 75
B.E.M., B.E.M.P., B.E.M.(Hons), M.R.S., M.E.P. and M.I.N.C. Mauve 178
M.E., M.Na.R.M.E.E. Violet 179
B.S.& I.T., B.S.& I.T.(Hons) and M.S.& I.T. Turquoise 118
B.Soc.Sc., B.Soc.Sc.(Hons) and M.Soc.Sc. Cherry Red 185
B.Ma.St., B.M.P.D., M.I.P.D. and B.M.P.D.(Hons) Honeybird 119
B.V.& O. Champagne 2
8. (1) The headgear for bachelors and masters degrees shall be a black trencher with tassel.
(2) The headgear for doctors degrees shall be a black bonnet as for the University of St Andrews.
9. (1) The gown for an undergraduate diploma awarded by the University is of black cloth with a loosely gathered yoke and elbow-length sleeves and facings of emerald green (B.C.C. 213) satin continued into the gathered yoke at the back.
(2) Except as provided in (3) below, a holder of a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma shall wear the dress of the highest degree he or she holds.
(3) The dress for a holder of a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma, a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma who does not hold a degree shall be:
(a) a black trencher with tassel;
(b) a gown as for the University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts;
(c) an unlined hood, of the same size and shape as the hood for the degrees of the University of Canterbury, of slate grey (B.C.C. 154).
10. The dress for any degree of the University of Canterbury offered at Lincoln College prior to 1990, but which is not provided for in these Regulations shall be as prescribed in the Academic Dress Regulations of the University of Canterbury in 1989.